District news . . .

Schools are still saving receipts, UPC's, and boxtops
Students are reminded that they can continue to save Sunmart receipts, Our Family UPC's, and Boxtops for Education. . . more

Schools publish 2010-11 supply lists
South Elementary School and Falls City Middle School have published their supply lists for the 2010-11 school year. . . more

Art students will repaint stadium tiger
After discovering that the stadium wall was badly in need of repair, the FCHS art students have primed the wall and will repaint. . . more

Middle School students are promoted
On Tuesday, May 18, Falls City Middle School held an eighth grade promotion in Prichard Auditorium. . . more

Graduates win numerous scholarships
The 2010 graduates were offered $2,204,370 in scholarships from various foundations, organizations, and schools. . . more

2010 FCHS Commencement Ceremonies held
On Sunday, May 16, in Prichard Auditorium, 74 students were graduated from Falls City High School. . . more

FCMS Students of the Month are honored
On May 5, the Falls City Elks Club hosted a banquet for the 2009-10 Falls City Middle School Students of the Month. . . more

Falls City High School honors Students of the Month
Logan Faller, Lisa Kopf, Austin Schaible, and Sophia Weinert have been announced as May Students of the Month. . . more

FCHS student athletes qualify for State Track Meet
Trevor Harling, Alicia Huettner, Julianne Kopf, Tanner Merz, and Trent Scheitel will compete in Omaha on May 21 and 22. . . more

Gold medalist speaks to students on May 7
Curtis Tomasevicz, the USA four-man bobsled gold medalist from the 2010 Winter Olympics spoke in the high school gym. . . more

Students place in GFWC state art contest
FCHS students Laci Boltz, Jessica Chandler, Amy Dunn, Tyler Eaton, and Sloan Roseberry placed in a state art competition. . . more

May Students of the Month honored at FCMS
Chosen as Students of the Month for May at Falls City Middle School are Justin Kercher, Jill Lunsford, and Allyson Scholl. . . more

FCHS Band and Stage band perform concert
On Friday, April 30, the 41st Annual Spring Band Concert was held in the Falls City High School gymnasium. . . more

High school students participate in music contests
The FCHS Music Department competed in the District Music Contest on April 23 and 24 at Auburn Middle and High School. . . more

Freshman Jeff Cornell wins silver medal in competition
FCHS students attend the Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Lincoln . . . more

Falls City High School honors Students of the Month
Cord Huettner, Lexi Lampe, Brittney DeWald, and Jared Yoesel have been announced as April Students of the Month. . . more

April Students of the Month honored at FCMS
Chosen as Students of the Month for April at Falls City Middle School are Bailey Bindle, Kaylee Rosenberger, and Emily Weaver. . . more

FFA members attend state convention
At the annual FFA convention, members took part in state competitions and on the final day, Jared Eickhoff, Casey Gerdes, Jimmy Jarred, and Jared Yoesel received the State FFA Degree. . . more

Student collections reach $150,000 in SunMart receipts
South School received a check for $1,000 after participating in the Support Our Schools program throughout the year. . . more

FCHS student receives recognition during art competition
Hannah Milam, a junior at Falls City High School, submitted artwork selected for an "Award of Excellence" during a competition at Southeast Community College in Beatrice. . . more

Falls City Middle School receives $1000 check
After collecting $150,000 in receipts from SunMart, FCMS was presented with a check as part of the Support Our Schools Program. . . more

Summer hours are announced for the weight room
According to Randy Rech, who is in charge of the summer weight program, the weight room will be open twice a day. . . more

March Students of the Month honored at FCMS
Chosen as Students of the Month for March at Falls City Middle School are Sydney Armbruster, Karle Embretson, and Haley Liberty. . . more

Falls City High School honors Students of the Month
Samantha Lampe, Claire Poppe, Kent Stejskal, and Brandt Vice have been announced as March Students of the Month. . . more

Prom 2010 will be held on April 10
Information on the Falls City High School Prom and After Prom schedule of events and regulations is provided for students and parents. . . more

FCHS basketball players chosen for All-State teams
Senior Trent Scheitel was named to the 2nd Team All-State by both the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald and two other were named to the Honorable Mention Team. . . more

Students honored by induction ceremony
On March 25 eleven Falls City High School students were inducted into the FCHS chapter of the National Honor Society. . . more

Vote for local artist starting March 22!
Austin Schaible's design for a Heinz ketchup packet has been chosen as one of 36 finalists from across the United States. . . more

FCPS students chosen as state qualifiers
The General Federation of Women's Clubs has announced the state qualifiers for their art contest. . . more

Administration announces new employment opportunities
Falls City Public Schools has a variety of administrative, teaching, and coaching positions available for the 2010-11 school year. . . more

Author will speak at schools and library
On April 13 and 14, Andrea Warren, an award-winning author, will speak at North School, South School, and Falls City Middle School, plus will be honored at a reception at the Falls City Libary & Arts Center. . . more

Students participate in "Sing Around Nebraska"
On February 20, eighteen South School and FCMS students traveled to Beatrice and joined a Nebraska Choral Directors' choir. . . more

FFA will auction off members' time to do chores
On March 28, the Falls City High School FFA Chapter will hold a pancake feed and Live Labor Auction. . . more

District administration announces another calendar change
There will be no school on Thursday, March 11, because the boys' basketball team is playing in the State Tournament. . . more

FCHS boys' team qualifies for State Tournament
After winning their C-1 District final, the Falls City High School Boys' Basketball team will end a 47-year drought by playing in Nebraska State Championship on Thursday, March 11. . . more

North School principal is selected as new superintendent
On Friday, March 5, the Falls City Public School Board of Education announced that Tim Heckenlively would take over the duties of Superintendent of Schools on July 1, 2010. . . more

FCHS student qualifies for state contest
David von Behren will represent Falls City High School in the State Speech Tournament on Thursday, March 18, in Kearney. . . more

Middle School student step up in efforts for Haiti
FCMS students raised $937 during the month of February in two different events to support the relief efforts in Haiti. . . more

High school students win individual, team calculus contest
At the Greater Southeast Nebraska Math Challenge, Victoria Vollmer won first place individually and Zach Ernst, Victoria Vollmer, and Ashton Woosley won first place in the team calculus competition. . . more

Two FCHS students participate in Lincoln honor choir
After a live audition, Rodney Mount and David von Behren were selected for the Wesleyan Honor Choir. . . more

Vocal music students selected for BOCH Honors Festival
Jeff Cornell, Rodney Mount, Sloan Roseberry, and David von Behren participated in the Band, Orchestra, and Chorus at the Holland Center for the Performing Arts Honors Festival. . . more

FCHS Art Department takes the Gold at state competition
Freshmen Clay Keller and Austin Schaible won gold medals in the Nebraska State Visual Arts Competition, and seven Falls City High School students won silver and bronze medals in the contest. . . more

High school students place in business contest
Michael Huettner, Brooks Ivey, Trent Scheitel, and Victoria Vollmer brought home medals from the Peru Business Contest. . . more

Board votes to make up snow days
The Falls City Public Schools Board of Education voted to change the calendar and have school on March 12 and April 6. . . more

Over $1000 raised during "Hats for Haiti"
Each FCPS school held a donation drive, sponsored by two groups, for Haiti relief during February 1 - 5. . . more

FCHS wrestlers qualify for State Wrestling Meet in Omaha
Five Falls City High School students placed in the top four at Districts and have qualified for the state contest at the Quest Center. . . more

FCPS students place in spelling bee
On Tuesday, February 9, five Falls City Public School students placed in the Richardson County Spelling Bee. . . more

Freshmen students travel to Omaha
FCHS English I students attended a production of Romeo and Juliet at the Holland Performing Arts Center on January 27. . . more

One Acts performed to entertain local group
On January 25, FCHS students entertained the crowd with a dinner theatre at the annual Chamber Dinner. . . more

Brooks Ivey wins Three-Point Contest
Two FCHS seniors placed first and second in the Seneca Lions Club contest while the Tiger boys' team won the Raider championship. . . more

FFA members compete in Leadership Skills Events
In Beatrice on January 19, Jared Eickhoff placed first in the FFA Extemporaneous Speaking contest and qualified for State. . . more

Students, parents will meet the real D.W.
Kim Brown, the inspiration for the character D.W. in the popular Arthur books, will visit Falls City schools and library on January 18. . . more

FCHS students place fourth at district contest
The "Help Wanted" cast placed at the B-1 One Act Contest, and four FCHS actors were given "Outstanding Performance" awards. . . more

FCHS representative for HOBY chosen
Sophomore Justin Elwonger will be the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership representative, and Erin Lyons will be the alternate. . . more

Seniors and their parents should check website often
The FCHS guidance office provides a scholarship page for seniors; two new opportunities have been posted–the Susan Buffett Foundation and the EducationQuest scholarships. . . more

Shelly Donahue will make two community presentations
On November 30 and December 1, the WAIT founder and presenter will present "Good Date/Bad Date" for parents. . . more

FCHS team competes at State Land Judging Contest
Kylie Bek, Julianne Kopf, Eli Kuker, and Jesse Vollmer competed in the FFA contest in Greeley County on November 3. . . more

Former student wins highest FFA honor
Joe Scott, a 2008 graduate of FCHS, was awarded the FFA American Degree in Indianapolis, IN. . . more

FFA members attend day of learning
FCHS students traveled to Norris on October 15 to attend an Impact Workshop designed to help them become better leaders. . . more

FCHS football players make All-District team
5 Tiger players are named to the C1-2 team, and 7 additional players are given honorable mentions. . . more

Veteran's Day posters line the fence by middle school
Saluting Veterans, 8th grade students made posters that were attached to the 14th Street side of the fence around the practice field. . . more

FCHS teams compete in Mock Trial
Two teams from Falls City High School participated in the regional Mock Trial competition after much preparation. . . more

FCHS band student chosen for honor band
Falls City High School senior Willie Neubauer, a trombone player, has been selected for the 2009 All-State Band. . . more

TeamMates honored at FCHS football game
As the chapter celebrates its 10th anniversary, past and present TeamMate volunteers and board members were recognized . . . more

Marching band receives Superior
At the Oxbow Marching Competition on October 17, the FCHS Marching Band received the highest rating they've gotten in 24 years. . . more

FCHS students score well at District Land Judging
FFA members Eli Kuker, Jesse Vollmer, Julianne Kopf, and Kylie Bek placed first as a team and qualified for state. . . more

H1N1 letter is sent to FCPS parents
A letter with information about H1N1 and the policy of Falls City Public Schools was sent to all parents. . . more

Rodney Mount places 6th in TriMATHlon
Seven senior students traveled to Crete to compete in the Doane TriMATHlon on Thursday, October 1. . . more

FCHS students attend College Access Day
On Tuesday, September 22, high school students received information about numerous careers and planning for their futures. . . more

FCHS world studies students learn to use the GPS
Extension educator Mindy Young has been working with students in Lori Rech's and Mark Junker's classes. . . more

FFA members travel to Grand Island on field trip
46 FCHS students and their sponsors attended Husker Harvest Days; Animal Health Center donates to the FFA program. . . more

Falls City added to BackPack Program
The Food Bank of Lincoln is providing food-filled backpacks to students and their families on Friday afternoons. . . more

Parents can once again access student information
Student grades, attendance, and lunch balances for South School, FCMS, and FCHS are available online through the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal. . . more

Counselor posts reminder for seniors and their parents
Senior students and their parents are reminded that they should check the High School Guidance Scholarship page often because new scholarships, including some downloadable applications, are frequently posted. . . more

Students begin new school year
On Thursday, August 20, the 2009-10 school year started for Falls City Public School students and staff. . . more

FCHS students can request transcripts online
As part of the Nebraska e-Transcript Initiative, Falls City High School students can have transcripts sent electronically. . . more

District 56 welcomes new employees
On Monday, August 17, new teachers, staff, and coaches were introduced as all staff members reported for the 2009-10 school year. . . more

District calendar provides information
The online calendar of events and menus is interactive to provide patrons with a variety of information about events. . . more

Employment opportunities and applications available online
If Falls City Public Schools has any employment vacancies, the job descriptions and applications are now online . . . more